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WorksheetsAgriculture, Soil, Mining, Aquaculture, Aquaculture
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 3hrs 47mins
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Class
Date
1.
Deficiencies in key proteins or carbohydrates is scientifically referred to as
a)
undernutrition
b)
overnutrition
c)
malnutrition
d)
hypernutrition
2.
The 3 main grain crops (in any order) grown in the US are:
a)
rice, kale, and corn
b)
wheat, barley, and hops
c)
corn, wheat, and rice
d)
hemp, corn, and rice
3.
The order of soil horizons from top to bottom is
a)
O, E, C, B, A
b)
O, C, A, B, E
c)
O, A, E, B, C
d)
A, B, C, E, O
4.
The largest cause of soil erosion and removal of topsoil is/are
a)
flowing water
b)
strong wind
c)
industrial monooculture
d)
clear-cutting forests
5.
Desertification usually occurs when
a)
humans leave an area alone to undergo secondary succession
b)
soil productivity decreases due to drought and poor farming practices
c)
winds carry large amounts of sand from nearby deserts
d)
irrigation water is continually used in arid regions of the country
6.
excessive irrigation in drier climates leads to
a)
local and regional flash flooding
b)
increased water tables
c)
increased soil salinization
d)
increased crop yields
7.
The industrialized agriculture system shuts down without what key ingredient?
a)
cheap fossil fuel energy
b)
genetically modified organisms
c)
efficient food processing plants
d)
The Food Quality Protection Act
8.
Modern (2nd gen) pesticides have many advantages...NOT including
a)
Can be cheaper and easier to produce in large quantities
b)
eliminating genetic resistance
c)
increasing agricultural yields
d)
fast-acting results
9.
Which of these is FALSE about modern (2nd gen) pesticides?
a)
They often kill natural predators
b)
They may runoff into nearby aquatic systems
c)
They become more effective over time.
d)
They promote genetic resistance.
10.
Alternatives to using pesticides include (all of these except)
a)
using monocultures to single out pests
b)
using genetic engineering within plants
c)
using pheromones to lure pests
d)
introducing pest predators
11.
Under the integrated pest management system, the first line of defense during an infestation is to use
a)
biologic methods
b)
DDT
c)
genetic engineering
d)
broad range pesticides
12.
What was the positive effect of the green revolution?
a)
excess use of fertilizer
b)
excess use of pesticides
c)
profit for small farms
d)
high yields of grains
13.
Irrigation can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Waterlogging
b)
Salinization
c)
Depletion of ground water
d)
Recharging of aquifers
14.
Which of the following is likely to minimize soil erosion?
a)
No till agriculture
b)
Herbicide use
c)
High Yield crops
d)
Deforestation
15.
Clay, manure, and humus can be added
a)
Increase soil fertility
b)
Increase soil porosity
c)
Increases soil permeability
d)
Increase soil density
16.
Monocultures require more pesticides and herbicides because ...
a)
they tend to attract more insects and weeds than other crop cultures.
b)
It provides such a large area of available food to a particular pest
c)
they are so genetically modified that they resist pesticides and heribicides.
d)
they require more nutrients and water than traditional crop cultures.
17.
Which type of soil conservation strategy is being used in this picture?
a)
windbreakers
b)
contour farming
c)
planting of vegetation
d)
terracing
18.
What type of agriculture is carried out for survival-with few or no crops available for sale? Its usually organic, simply for lack of money to buy industrial inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides, or gentically modified seeds.
a)
Substainable agriculture
b)
Subsistance agriculture
c)
LDC agriculture
d)
Slash and Burn agriculture
19.
DDT is ____________ in the environment. This means it doesn't break down/decompose. It lasts a long time.
a)
persistent
b)
synergistic
c)
acute
d)
threshold
20.
A farmer discovers pests have become resistant the the atrazine she's been using so she must use larger, more frequent doses. This is known as
a)
the pesticide treadmill
b)
both an acute and a chronic effect
c)
a synergistic effect
d)
an antagonistic effect
21.
Mechanization of agriculture is advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a)
Machines encourage the growth of several types of plants in a single farm.
b)
There is an economic advantage if fuel prices are low.
c)
There is an economic advantage if cost of labor is high.
d)
Staple crops such as beans and corn are more economically harvestable.
22.
CAFOs make meat more economical, but may have some negative environmental impacts. These include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
high concentrations of animal waste.
b)
increase in nutrients in stormwater runoff.
c)
increase in sediments in stormwater runoff.
d)
increased use of land area over other types of animal farming.
23.
Under the integrated pest management system, the first line of defense during an infestation is to use
a)
biologic methods
b)
DDT
c)
genetic engineering
d)
broad range pesticides
24.
The 3 macronutrients necessary for proper nutrition include
a)
cheese, gravy, and fried food
b)
animals, vegetables, and minerals
c)
carbs, fats, and proteins
d)
iron, vitamin A, and iodine
25.
Proteins come from ____ and carbs come mainly from ____.
a)
grains, animals
b)
fruits, soda
c)
plants, animals
d)
animals, grains
26.
Proper endocrine and thyroid function can be a symptom of _____ deficiency.
a)
iodine
b)
carbohydrates
c)
iron
d)
vitamin A
27.
Chronic fatigue, suppressed immune function, and anemia can be symptoms of _____ deficiency.
a)
iodine
b)
carbohydrates
c)
iron
d)
vitamin A
28.
Two major effects of soil erosion are
a)
water pollution and soil infertility
b)
desertification and salinization
c)
salinization and water pollution
d)
soil infertility and desertification
29.
Desertification usually occurs when
a)
humans leave an area alone to undergo secondary succession
b)
soil productivity decreases due to drought and poor farming practices
c)
winds carry large amounts of sand from nearby deserts
d)
irrigation water is continually used in arid regions of the country
30.
The Food Quality Protection Act
a)
bans the use of DDT, dioxin, PCBs, and pesticides on all US produced food
b)
requires the EPA to reduce pesticide use when the effects on children is unknown
c)
regulates the use of genetically modified organisms inn food produced within the US
d)
encourages fast-food chains to report the ingredients on all food items they sell
31.
Under FIFRA...
a)
the EPA assesses health risks of active ingredients in pesticides
b)
all pesticides are registered with the FDA, EPA, and USDA
c)
the US may not use any pesticides that it produces by itself
d)
all food imported must pass strict guidelines for pesticides present
32.
Nicotine sulfate is an example of a
a)
first generation pesticide
b)
pesticide developed synthetically
c)
second generation pesticide
d)
teratogen
33.
Top-level predators are often affected by chemicals from lower in the food chain. This is an example of:
a)
bioaccumulation
b)
persistence
c)
overnutrition
d)
biomagnification
34.
Which of the following would NOT be a good alternative to pesticides?
a)
Using insect pheromones to lure insects into traps
b)
Using hormones to stop larval development
c)
Using genetic resistance (GMO plants)
d)
Using green manure on the crops
35.
One way to slow erosion is to plant crops between rows of economically viable trees. This is called:
a)
Alley Cropping
b)
Terrace Cropping
c)
Intercropping
d)
Interplanting
36.
The Mississippi River carries agricultural runoff to the Gulf of Mexico. What phenomenon results?
a)
a dead zone
b)
regular flooding of the Mississippi delta
c)
return of mining refuse water
d)
Gold tides
37.
In the United States, most water is used for
a)
agriculture
b)
households
c)
industry
d)
tansportation
38.
Which irrigation method is the most efficient, resulting in the least amount of wasted water?
a)
furrow irrigation
b)
spray irrigation
c)
flood irrigation
d)
drip irrigation
39.
Groundwater recharge
a)
is the result of precipitation
b)
sometimes occurs as a spring
c)
occurs rapidly in confined aquifers
d)
can cause saltwater intrusions
40.
What is arable land?
a)
land covered in trees
b)
land usable for farming
c)
land that is unusable
d)
land too steep to build on
41.
Topsoil is lost due to which process?
a)
lying fallow
b)
leeching
c)
grazing
d)
erosion
42.
Overgrazing, excessive plowing, and high pressure irrigation systems all speed up what?
a)
desertification
b)
soil enrichment
c)
composting
d)
soil conservation
43.
What is the term for chemicals used to kill insects, weeds, and other pests?
a)
insecticde
b)
herbicide
c)
rodenticide
d)
pesticides
44.
In biological pest control, what is used to control pests?
a)
living organisms
b)
chemical fertilizers
c)
human beings
d)
x-rays
45.
What is the term for the technology in which genetic material in a living cell is modified for medical or industrial use?
a)
biological pest control
b)
organic farming
c)
genetic engineering
d)
selective breeding
46.
Which animal may be raised in aquaculture?
a)
catfish
b)
goat
c)
cow
d)
chicken
47.
No fishing zones are designated to repair the damage from what?
a)
aquaculture
b)
ocean pollution
c)
overharvesting
d)
desertification
48.
What is the main cause of malnutrition?
a)
too much food
b)
the green revolution
c)
industrialization
d)
poverty
49.
Worldwide, the largest component of the human diet is:
a)
grain products
b)
meat products
c)
dairy products
d)
fruits and vegetables
50.
Fish caught unintentionally along with the desired species you are fishing for is called...
a)
transgenic organisms
b)
hybrids
c)
bycatch
d)
monoculture
51.
Which statement is NOT correct regarding the genetic diversity of livestock?
a)
the use of only the most productive breeds improves genetic diversity
b)
livestock come from very few species
c)
the genetic diversity of livestock has declined during the past century
d)
different breeds are adapted to resist different diseases
52.
Which of the following is not true about food and the people of developed countries?
a)
They eat too much protein, salt, sugar, and fat.
b)
They do not eat enough fiber.
c)
They primarily use industrial farming of monocultures.
d)
They primarily plant polycultures on a plot of land.
53.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act
a)
allows states to make exceptions regarding the killing of marine mammals
b)
was passed primarily to protect whales
c)
prohibits the killing of all marine mammals
d)
allow the import of marine mammal body parts
54.
Passenger pigeons were driven extinct primarily by
a)
habitat loss
b)
overharvesting
c)
pollution
d)
invasive species
55.
the intrinsic value of an ecosystem
a)
is the total monetary worth of its features
b)
is based on the goods the ecosystem produces
c)
considers the potential benefits that could be discovered in the ecosystem
d)
is the value it has independent of humans
56.
Subsistence farming is still common in each of these regions EXCEPT
a)
Region A
b)
Region B
c)
Region C
d)
Region D
57.
High production of corn, soybeans, and a mixture of spring and winter wheat have earned the Great Plains agricultural region the nickname "The World's Breadbasket."
a)
True
b)
False
58.
What was NOT a result of the Green Revolution?
a)
Research into GMOs
b)
Increased crop yields
c)
reduced costs for many foods
d)
less dependence on fertilizers and pesticides
59.
GM foods...
a)
Have both positive and negative outcomes
b)
Are eaten in both developing and developed countries
c)
All these are true concerning GM foods
d)
Have been an agricultural practice for over a century.
60.
The result of overgrazing in semi-arid climates is
a)
sustainability
b)
desertification
c)
biodiversity
d)
salinization
61.
Farmers that produce food that they need to survive on a daily basis are called
a)
Commercial agriculture
b)
Industrial agriculture
c)
Slash-and-burn agriculture
d)
subsistence agriculture
62.
All of the following are aspects of commercial agriculture EXCEPT
a)
a heavy reliance on machinery
b)
the product is consumed off the farm
c)
there is little relationship to other businesses
d)
a small percentage of the workforce is engaged directly in agriculture.
63.
What effect did over plowing and cutting down trees in the Great Plains during the 1930’s?
a)
It had little effect
b)
It increased soil fertility
c)
It was a primary cause of the Dust Bowl
d)
Farmers had a great harvest
64.
What is the name given for the type of commercial fishing that involves a large metal chain baskets holding nets that are dragged across the ocean floor scouring the bottom for shrimp, scallops, and flounder?
a)
trawler fishing
b)
drift-net fishing
c)
long-line fishing
d)
seine fishing
65.
All of the following are environmental impacts of livestock farms EXCEPT ...
a)
Manure pollutes water with bacteria, hormones, and other
chemical residues from animal feed
chemical residues from animal feed
b)
Excess nutrients from agricultural runoff are a major cause of
"dead zones"
"dead zones"
c)
Generates very little air pollution from dirt and manure dust because of number of organisms
d)
18 % of world greenhouse gas emissions
66.
What is the name given for farming methods that preserve long-term productivity of land and minimizes pollution, typically by rotating soil- restoring crops with cash crops and reducing inputs of fertilizer and pesticides?
a)
no-till agriculture
b)
subsistance agriculture
c)
traditional agriculture
d)
sustainable agriculture
67.
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
a)
An insect has only one generation per year.
b)
Continual use of the same pesticides or pesticides from the same chemical class.
c)
Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect.
d)
Limiting the number of pesticide applications.
68.
What was NOT a result of the Green Revolution?
a)
Research into GMOs
b)
Increased crop yields
c)
reduced costs for many foods
d)
less dependence on fertilizers and pesticides
69.
The movement of nutrients dissolved in water from one soil horizon to another is called ...
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
moving
d)
leaching
70.
The recent movement in agriculture to grow crops using manure and compost, no pesticides and no herbicides is called ...
a)
the green revolution
b)
modern industrialization
c)
plantation farming
d)
organic farming
71.
Most of the corn produced in the US is used for
a)
sale in the supermarket
b)
feeding cattle
c)
fuel (ethanol)
d)
exported to other countries
72.
What are monocultures?
a)
Groups of people who practice one method of farming.
b)
Large expanses of a single crop type.
c)
A farming method where one type of pesticide is used.
d)
A farming where multiple crops are planted in one field.
73.
On desert farms continual use of irrigation can cause large mineral deposits on surface of the soil and lead to this condition
a)
water logging
b)
salinization
c)
soil erosion
d)
all of these
74.
An excess of which of the following would most likely be associated with the formation of a dead zone?
a)
Carbon
b)
Oxygen
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Iron
75.
PCBs stick around for a really long time once they are created. PCBs would be described as:
a)
volitile
b)
stable
c)
stubborn
d)
persistent
76.
Between which years did global fish production increase the most?
a)
1950 to 1960
b)
1960 to 1970
c)
1970 to 1990
d)
1990 to 2000
77.
By about how much did aquaculture increase from 1970 to 2000?
a)
10 million metric tons
b)
40 million metric tons
c)
30 million metric tons
d)
50 million metric tons
78.
The average food item in the US travels ___ km from harvest to table
a)
500
b)
1000
c)
1500
d)
2000
79.
Meat consumption in the US is generally about ___% higher than the rest of the world.
a)
75%
b)
100%
c)
125%
d)
150%
80.
Most coastal states require shrimping vessels to install TEDs (Turtle Excluder Devices), which allow sea turtles to pass safely through the net, while still allowing the net to catch shrimp. This is an example of
a)
a bycatch reduction device.
b)
state execution of the Endangered Species Act.
c)
the swampbuster provision of the Farm Bill of 1990.
d)
managing fisheries for collapse.
81.
Many scientists argue that worldwide fisheries are declining, yet the worldwide number of fish harvested continues to increase. What would best explain this discrepancy?
a)
Fisheries are collapsing only in the areas that the scientists are studying.
b)
More people are reporting the fish that they catch.
c)
Only apex predator populations are collapsing.
d)
An increase in fishing technology and increased fishing effort leads to a higher catch even when total populations are declining.
82.
Marine fisheries are particularly susceptible to the tragedy of the commons because
a)
fish are r-selected species and don't care for their young
b)
fish are highly migratory, so they don't belong to any one nation.
c)
pollution is highest in areas with high fish populations.
d)
Most international waters do not have restrictions that are enforced.
83.
Scientists have inserted a gene for the production of vitamin A into rice. This practice of changing the genetic structure of agricultural products to improve desirable traits is known as
a)
Genetic Engineering.
b)
Transmodification.
c)
Selective Breeding.
d)
Natural Selection.
84.
Plants and animals cannot use nitrogen directly from the air.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
Process where excess nutrients enter a body of water causing overgrowth of aquatic plants and algae...
a)
Eutrophication
b)
Acid Precipitation
c)
Nitrogen Fixation
d)
Decomposition
86.
Identify the cycle pictured.
a)
The Water cycle
b)
The Carbon cycle
c)
The Nitrogen cycle
d)
The Phosphorus cycle
87.
This process is responsible for most environmental problems of excess nitrogen and phosphorus entering streams, lakes and oceans.
a)
decomposition
b)
emissions from automobiles
c)
agriculture and household runoff
d)
photosynthesis
88.
Terrestrial producers ________ CO2 from the atmosphere,aquatic producers ________ CO2 from the water, and consumers_______ CO2 from the atmosphere.
a)
remove, remove, replenish
b)
replenish, remove, replenish
c)
remove, remove, remove
d)
remove, replenish, replenish
89.
Which of the following is almost NEVER caused by anthropogenic activities?
a)
Forest fires
b)
Earthquakes
c)
Oil spills
d)
Overfishing
90.
Which element is the most abundant in the atmosphere?
a)
Carbon
b)
Hydrogen
c)
oxygen
d)
Nitrogen
91.
This rock formed when bits of other rocks became compressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Igneous Rock
92.
Bacteria and cyanobacteria combine gaseous N2 with hydrogen to make ammonia NH3 and/or ammonia ions NH4+ which they use as a nutrient for themselves. They excrete the rest of the ammonia into the soil or water
a)
Fixation
b)
Nitrification
c)
Ammonification
d)
Denitrification
93.
The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
sediments
94.
This rock started as lava that cooled and then was heated and put under pressure over time. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
95.
This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
96.
The guiding principle of environmental science that requires us to live in a such a way as to maintain Earth's systems and its natural resources.
a)
sustainability
b)
environmental science
c)
overshoot
d)
ecological footprint
97.
The shift that took place in the mid-1700's from rural life and animal powered agriculture to an urban society powered by fossil fuels was called the _______________
a)
great revolution
b)
industrial revolution
c)
agricultural revolution
d)
green revolution
98.
When everyone has access to public land, uses the land, and does not think about the future sustainability, we call this ___________-
a)
Sad
b)
The Tragedy of the Commons
c)
Life, deal with it
d)
Sustainable Problems
99.
A chemical from lower in the food chain can be found in the same amount in all the organisms in the ecosystem. This is an example of:
a)
Bioaccumulation
b)
Biomagnification
c)
Toxic Chemicals
d)
Persistance
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